How should I memorize or study for the TEAS-V?

[estheryuki]

Hi so I have about 40 or a few more days until I take my TEAS-V and I've gone through the ATI manual once and have taken one practice exam from the book. I don't think I did so good even though the topics covered in the manual were...well high school level...

I just wanted to ask, for the next month or so I'm going to study, should I make a study guide for each section? Like the formulas for the math section, capitalization rules for the english and literally ALL of the science chapters?? I don't quite know where to go from here...

Basically, how should I memorize all of the concepts I'm supposed to know and how am I even going to make the study guide in a concise, easy to learn manner?

I am kind of getting stressed because I really do want to do well. Thanks!

PS if there are any cool TEAS links I should check out, will you direct them to me? I know a few neat ones but I want as many resources as I can get! Thanks!

[jaycam, RN]

ATI has a study guide which covers pretty much anything that can be on the test. They also have a couple of online practice tests you can get in their online store. I would say they are worth it, because really the only thing that can prepare you for taking the TEAS is taking it. It's a bit different from most standardized tests I have ever taken. If buying the guide and the tests is out of your budget, you can rent the book alone from places like Barnes and Noble for a lot less. It has practice questions and a practice exam as well.

[eggsbacon]

Try http://www.cram.com it's an online flashcards exchange you can make your own for each section or search for and use some one else's flashcards if you think they're trustworthy.

[HisKids37]

The online test helped me so much, because it prepared me for both format and content. I read on allnurses that most people score higher on the actual test than on the practice tests, and that proved true for me as well. Once I took the online test and scored much higher than I needed for my program, I didn't study, but if you aren't happy with your score, you can view a report showing which areas you need to study specifically. I highly recommended the ATI study book + online access. Good luck!